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Based with the BetterStart Group, School of Public Health at Adelaide University Salary Range: $111,221 - $138,311 Full-time / Part time (0.8-1.0 FTE), 2-year fixed term contract Support the design and delivery of qualitative and implementation research to shape the future of early childhood education in South Australia This position will contribute to a nationally significant evaluation of South Australia's Preschool Plus program. As a key member of the research team, the role will lead and support qualitative and implementation-focused research, engage with government, service providers and families, and help generate evidence to strengthen outcomes for children and families across South Australia. At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive. We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow. Work that matters The role contributes to a major evaluation of South Australia’s Preschool Plus reform, generating evidence to inform policy, practice and service delivery, with the aim of improving outcomes for children, families and communities across the state. Curious to learn more? The team The Grant Funded Researcher - Implementation & Qualitative Methods reports to the project Leadership Team within the BetterStart Group, at Adelaide University. The position supports the University’s commitment to impactful research by generating evidence that informs government decision-making and strengthens outcomes for children, families and communities. Visit the AU website to learn more about BetterStart Group | Adelaide University Our people Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence. The BetterStart Group is co-led by Professor John Lynch, Associate Professor Rhiannon Pilkington, Alicia Montgomerie and Associate Professor Catia Malvaso. This evaluation is being delivered in partnership with the Fraser Mustard Centre, led by Professor Sally Brinkman. Together, the BetterStart Group and Fraser Mustard Centre bring internationally recognised expertise in child development, early childhood education and care, population data, policy, implementation and research translation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, collaboration and meaningful impact. You will work across research, policy and practice settings, engaging with government, service providers, communities, and researchers to generate evidence that informs real-world change for children and families. Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU. Experience To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:  Tertiary qualifications or equivalent work experience in implementation science, qualitative research, public health, education, public policy or a similar field Demonstrated experience applying implementation science and/or evaluation frameworks in complex service systems Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with government, community, and service-sector stakeholders in complex environments Experience with data collection and analysis (qualitative) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesise complex information for diverse audiences Essential minimum criteria Tertiary qualifications, or demonstrated work experience in implementation science, qualitative research, public health, public policy or a similar field Experience applying implementation science and/or evaluation frameworks in complex service systems Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with government, community, and service-sector stakeholders in complex environments Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities Experience with data collection and analysis (qualitative) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesise complex information for diverse audiences Commitment to equity, inclusion, and improving outcomes for children and families Desired characteristics Experience working in or with the early childhood education and care sector Experience with data collection and analysis (quantitative) Familiarity with early years education and care reform Understanding of ethical research practices and data governance Experience working with Aboriginal communities and/or culturally and linguistically diverse populations Our commitment to inclusion and diversity  We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.  Launch your future with Adelaide University now  Applying is simple. Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload:  your current CV  a cover letter that tells us why you’re excited about the role  A written response addressing the selection criteria outlined above Submit your application by 11:30pm Sunday 12 July 2026 Please note that the role description is not attached to this advertisement as it is currently being finalised. For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 493204): Emma Kelvin, Talent Attraction Adviser  +61 8 8302 0482 | careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au Applications welcomed from Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check.

Position Details Continuing Position | Full-Time Professional HEO9 | $133,860 - $147,656 + 17% Super Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country View Position Description About the Role Join Flinders University and be part of a supportive, values-led team in Property, Facilities and Development that helps shape the places and partnerships that enable outstanding teaching, research and student experience. As Manager, Commercial Property, you’ll lead a diverse portfolio and combine high-level commercial advice with hands-on transactional delivery—preparing and managing leases and licences, undertaking rent reviews and outgoings reconciliations, and keeping lease data and key systems accurate and audit-ready. If you’re commercially sharp, organised, and enjoy building strong stakeholder relationships while making a visible impact, we’d love to hear from you. Some of the key areas of responsibility are: Identification and evaluation of commercial property opportunities aligned with functional requirements and business needs, including location, space, amenity, compliance, operational constraints, and whole-of-life cost. Develop and present detailed business cases to support decisions relating to the acquisition, renewal or disposal of properties assets as required Preparation and management of leases, licenses, and related property agreements to ensure the University’s interests are protected and effectively managed across the property portfolio, including the ongoing maintenance of property and lease information within University systems such as NomosOne and Service One. Undertaking portfolio-wide financial management responsivities, including budgeting and forecasting for lease revenue and expenditure; managing rent reviews and escalations; monitoring and reconciling outgoings; overseeing invoicing and financial controls, preparing performance reporting, and supporting risk management associated with property assets. Contributing to campus activation and planning initiatives by providing commercial property input (tenure/leasing opportunities, site constraints, market considerations and financial impacts) to support the University’s strategic objections. For a more detailed list of Key Position Responsibilities, please view the Position Description About You With extensive experience in property management, including the effective management of large, complex and institutionally scaled property portfolios – preferably within a university or comparable environment, you understand organisational and business requirements and how to develop and implement property strategies that support operational, financial, and strategic objectives. Your exemplary oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills support your ability to influence, negotiate, and present advice effectively to senior stakeholders along with the preparation, analysis, and assessment of leases, licences, and other legal property documentation. Other keys to your success are: Proven commitment to client needs, a strong track record of delivering high-quality client-focussed service, and the ability to build productive relationships with internal stakeholders, key client groups, and colleagues to develop solutions and create opportunities. Experience and sound working knowledge of current landlord and tenant legislation, including Retail and Commercial Leases Act and the Law of Property Act.  Demonstrated leadership in operating with the highest ethical standards, including the ability to exercise sound judgement and ensure integrity, transparency, and fairness in all decision-making processes. Postgraduate qualifications and relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience and / or education and / or training are required, however, previous experience in higher education, while advantageous, is not necessary About Property, Facilities and Development This role is part of the Property, Facilities and Development (PFD) team at Flinders. Our team works across all of Flinders' places, spaces, and physical infrastructure. We work across five key areas: Strategic Planning and Customer Experience; Capital Development; Customer and Site Services; Sustainability and Strategic Projects. The team are responsible for the planning, development, capital delivery, management, and maintenance of all University spaces to ensure they are fit for purpose and support Flinders to deliver its strategic objectives. Life at Flinders They say know your place. We say you've found it right here. Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view. That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next. Rising to a challenge is nothing new for Flinders. During our first 60 years, we’ve navigated revolutionary changes in social and cultural norms, and have responded to transformative economic, environmental and technological developments. Through it all, we’ve continued to deliver for our students and community, innovating in learning and research to prepare graduates for the changing world they help create. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders initiative  Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards. Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre(Bedford Park, South Australia) Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy Prescribed Conditions for Employment Flinders University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, free from gender‑based violence. Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre‑employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University. This includes a Gender‑Based Violence declaration, in accordance with the National ����Vlog Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender‑Based Violence (2025), and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.  How to Apply and Information You are required to submit a Suitability Statement addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description. For more information regarding this position, or a confidential chat, we highly encourage you to contact Peter Keys Certification National Police Check - Australian Federal Police Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 08 July 2026 At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Flinders. Fearless.

About UM6P: Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is an internationally oriented institution of higher learning, that is committed to an educational system based on the highest standards of teaching and research in fields related to the sustainable economic development of Morocco and Africa. UM6P is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation. On a specific focus on Africa, UM6P aims to position these fields as the forefront and become a university of international standing. More than just a traditional academic institution, UM6P is a platform for experimentation and a pool of opportunities, for students, professors and staff. It offers a high-quality living and study environment thanks to its state-of-the-art infrastructure. With an innovative approach, UM6P places research and innovation at the heart of its educational project as a driving force of a business model. In its research approach, the UM6P promotes transdisciplinary, entrepreneurship spirit and collaboration with external institutions for developing up to date science and at continent level in order to address real challenges. All our programs run as start-ups and can be self-organized when they reach a critical mass. Thus, academic liberty is promoted as far as funding is developed by research teams. The research programs are integrated from long-term research to short-term applications in linkage with incubation and start-up ecosystems.    About MSN department: Located at the heart of the future Green City in Benguerir, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), a higher education institution with an international standard, is established to serve Morocco and the African continent. Its vision is honed around research and innovation at the service of education and development. This unique nascent university, with its state-of-the-art campus and infrastructure, has woven a sound academic and research network, and its recruitment process is seeking high quality academics and professionals in order to boost its quality-oriented research environment in the metropolitan area of Marrakech. The Materials Science and Nano-engineering (MSN) department has an interdisciplinary vision based on the competence of its researchers and the relevance of the developed research themes/programs designed to meet different national and global issues. MSN develops high-level basic and applied research in Materials Science and Nano-engineering. The developed research areas in MSN are at the borders of all aspects related to materials science. To achieve this challenge, MSN has adopted a research strategy and a clear vision, based on the following research axes: Energy Transition  Smart and Functional Materials Circular Materials  Key Responsibilities Research activities  Develop independent research programs in powder metallurgy including extractive approaches (hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy) and innovative technique to manufacture metals from powders (3D printing, sand molding, etc.). These programs should be aligned with the Metallurgy Cluster roadmap, focusing mainly on areas such as alloy development, metal processing, or materials characterization Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences Pursue research funding through grant proposals Teaching activities  Supervise graduate students working on master's or PhD theses in metallurgical engineering or related disciplines Provide academic advising to students, helping them select courses, pursue internships, and develop career paths in the field Academic and Industry Partnerships  Establish collaborations with other faculty, research institutions, and industries to promote interdisciplinary research and technology transfer Engage with industry partners to align research projects with industry needs, fostering potential for industrial applications and commercialization Required Qualifications PhD in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or a closely related field Strong foundation in powder metallurgical processes, and in physical metallurgy and materials characterization More than 5 years of experience in the powder metallurgy field (PhD, postdocs, industrial or academic experience, etc.) Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research in powder metallurgy, with a proven track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in metallurgy, materials science, or related fields (teaching assistant or instructor roles may be sufficient) A commitment to pedagogical innovation and the ability to mentor and engage students in active learning Applicants should submit Cover letter outlining research experience, achievements, and research interests Curriculum Vitae List of publications Names and contact information of three external referees (who are not current UM6P faculty) Letters of recommendation